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‘Lucifer’ bee with devil-like horns discovered in Western Australia

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Scientists at Curtin University have discovered a new bee species in Western Australia named Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, dubbed the ‘Lucifer bee’ for the devil-like horns on its females.

Lead researcher Kit Prendergast said the name was inspired by both the insect’s striking features and the Netflix series Lucifer.

The species, the first in its group identified in over 20 years, was found during a 2019 survey of an endangered wildflower.



Genetic testing confirmed it was previously unknown to science. Researchers believe the horns may serve a functional role in nesting or defense.

Prendergast said the find underscores the importance of studying native pollinators, many of which remain undescribed as climate change and mining threaten their habitats.

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  1. How convenient to name a previously unknown bee ‘Lucifer’…
    This reflects the sub-conscience mindset of the current human race at this time.
    But then again, we have the Jesus Christ lizard which can run on top of water…
    Or the mass confusion trying to sort out the difference between Armageddon and Apocalypse…
    Fallen Angels vs Alien Beings…
    But…Colonel Kurtz saw a snail, crawling on the edge of a straight razor…(Apocalypse Now…)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pngq4TyLqwM
    Maybe the Colonel was on to something there, as good is now evil, and evil now good, with the very elect now fully deceived!
    https://allnewspipeline.com/Clergy_Response_Teams.php

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